BMW 330e Service Bulletins (2021)
217 manufacturer communications on file.
- August 1, 2020•Document ID: 10179815Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B511219
- Date Added:
- September 14, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryKIDNEY GRILL ACTIVE AIR FLAP FAULTS: A check control message or MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp) may be illuminated, with one or more of the following faults stored: 138207- Active cooling damper control (AKKS), top: blockage at warm ambient temperature 21B043- Active cooling damper control (AKKS), top: blockage at all ambient temperatures 138222- Active cooling damper control (AKKS), above: positional deviation error detected at warm ambient temperature 138209- Active cooling damper control (AKKS), top: Control deviation at all ambient temperatures 13822B- Active cooling damper control (AKKS), top: Control deviation at all ambient temperatures 21B042- Active cooling damper control (AKKS), below: blockage at all ambient temperatures 138206- Active cooling damper control (AKKS), bottom, blockage at warm ambient temperature 138225-Active air-flap control, bottom: top limit position not detected 138224-Active air-flap control, bottom: bottom limit position not detected Multiple potential issues may be the cause, including: 1. Faulty active air flap(s) (Upper and/or lower) 2. Software error in the DME 3. Debris or blockages from outside influence (non-warranty) 4. Information error memory that does not require a repair 5. For G20 only- Detached lower active air flaps
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - August 1, 2020•Document ID: 10179811Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B122219
- Date Added:
- September 14, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryEME GROUND CONNECTION MONITORING FAULTS: Check Control message (CCM ID 794): "Drive. Check as soon as possible" illuminates. Increased ground cable contact resistance at Electrical Machine Electronics (EME) due to corrosion/oxidation.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - August 1, 2020•Document ID: 10179809Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B090220
- Date Added:
- September 14, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryREMOTE SOFTWARE UPGRADE: For BMW, Remote Software Upgrade (RSU) is the next consequent step with regard to digitalization and customer satisfaction. With the introduction of RSU, customers now can update the vehicle software by themselves.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - August 1, 2020•Document ID: 10179748Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B090218
- Date Added:
- September 14, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryNEW ECU VALIDATION NEEDED AFTER REPLACING CERTAIN CONTROL MODULES: With introduction of the new Headunit HU-H3 (MGU Media Graphics Unit), there is a new protection mechanism against tampering. If one or more of the following components needs to be replaced, the secure connection between them must be re-established: MGU TCB Telematic Communication Box (ATM-02) RSE Rear Seat Entertainment and/or KOMBISP18 instrument cluster Prior to re-establishing this connection, an electronic certificate must be created in the BMW backend for importing into the Vehicle. After the replacement of one of the mentioned Modules, the Control Module needs a valid certificate for it to communicate with the other Modules.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - July 1, 2020•Document ID: 10179013Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B840420
- Date Added:
- August 31, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummarySERVICE ACTION - PROGRAM TELEMATICS MODULE: A software error in the telematics control unit can result in an interruption in communication between the vehicle and the back end (BMW server). Software error in the Advanced Telematics Module (ATM).
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - July 1, 2020•Document ID: 10179010Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B651220
- Date Added:
- August 31, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryBMW CONNECTEDDRIVE APPS ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE AFTER PROGRAMMING: After programming vehicle with "20-03" software, BMW ConnecedDrive apps are no longer available in the head unit. Software in the Head Unit High (HU-H3).
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - July 1, 2020•Document ID: 10179009Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B650709
- Date Added:
- August 31, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryNAVIGATION SYSTEM - REPORTING MISSING OR INCORRECT ROADMAP DATA: Do not replace parts and do not program the vehicle. Roads can change by up to 15% every year. To ensure the best navigation experience, we do everything in our power to create the best maps. Your reports help us to detect changes in your area and keep future versions of our maps as accurate as possible. Therefore, a road map error or missing data must be reported directly to the map supplier.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - July 1, 2020•Document ID: 10179007Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B620119
- Date Added:
- August 31, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryINSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND ONBOARD COMPUTER INTERMITTENTLY INOPERATIVE: The audio source, radio station, or music track cannot be changed using the MFL. Normal functionality may possibly return after a sleep cycle or a battery reset. This affects vehicles with: Integration level S18A-18-11-5xx Live Cockpit Professional (option code 6U3) including the instrument cluster High 4.1. While the Kombi is not working properly the rest of the system is working properly. The customer can still use the Central Information Display (CID) for items such as entertainment settings, Driver Experience settings, etc, utilizing the I drive controller. The telephone functions are not affected. Unfavorable software at system start-up.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - July 1, 2020•Document ID: 10179006Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B611620
- Date Added:
- August 31, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummarySERVICE ACTION - REWORKING THE HIGH-VOLTAGE SYSTEM CONNECTOR: The sealing plugs (aka sealing grommets) on the low-voltage connector to the high-voltage battery were incorrectly mounted. The white-colored plugs seal off the individual wire chambers in the connector.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - July 1, 2020•Document ID: 10179005Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B611520
- Date Added:
- August 31, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryDELIVERY STOP - TRUNK LOCK SWITCH WIRING HARNESS: BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective June 5, 2020) on a small number of Model Year 2020 BMW 3 Series vehicles that were produced on March 25, 2020 and March 26,2020. The wiring harness from the Body Domain Controller (BDC) to the hotel setting switch is missing. Do not deliver to a customer, a New, Certified Pre-Owned or Used vehicle subject to a Delivery Stop, until the vehicle is repaired. Do not use or sell replacement equipment/parts subject to a Delivery Stop. The wire from the Body Domain Controller (BDC) to the wiring harness connector leading to the hotel position switch is missing.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - July 1, 2020•Document ID: 10179002Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B540120
- Date Added:
- August 31, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummarySERVICE ACTION - CHECK SUNROOF SEALING: The sunroof frame may not have been properly sealed, causing a water leak into the vehicle. Improper sealing during production.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - July 1, 2020•Document ID: 10178997Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B340620
- Date Added:
- August 31, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryNOISE FROM DYNAMIC STABILITY CTRL(DSC)UNIT WHEN DRIVING RAPIDLY OVER SPEED BUMP: When driving rapidly over a speed bump, the following issues may arise: 1. DSC pump noise 2. Power output delayed for 1-2 seconds DSC software application.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - July 1, 2020•Document ID: 10178996Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; WHEELS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B340517
- Date Added:
- August 31, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryTICKING NOISE WHILE CORNERING WITHOUT THE BRAKES APPLIED: Ticking noise coming from front wheel while cornering without brakes applied, noticeable at low speeds. The vehicle must be moving.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - June 1, 2020•Document ID: 10177630Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STRUCTURE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B611520
- Date Added:
- July 27, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryDELIVERY STOP: TRUNK LOCK SWITCH WIRING HARNESS: BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective June 5, 2020) on a small number of Model Year 2020 BMW 3 Series vehicles that were produced on March 25, 2020 and March 26,2020. The wiring harness from the Body Domain Controller (BDC) to the hotel setting switch is missing.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - June 1, 2020•Document ID: 10177623Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B340320
- Date Added:
- July 27, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryPREMATURE WEAR OF THE REAR AXLE BRAKE PADS WITH STANDARD BRAKES: The CBS data and Check Control (CC) message shows the rear axle brake pads are worn, and the vehicle has less than 15,500 miles. Increased residual braking forces in the rear axle brake calipers caused by production-related deviations on the surface of the piston ring seal.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - May 1, 2020•Document ID: 10176381Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B661120
- Date Added:
- June 15, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummaryREVERSING ASSISTANT LIMITATIONS: The Reversing Assistant function is not operating to customer expectations. Some possible customer concerns are: Vehicle does not avoid objects in its path tires or wheels contact the curb reversing Assistant only works for a short distance.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - May 1, 2020•Document ID: 10176380Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B660920
- Date Added:
- June 15, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- BMW
SummarySURROUND VIEW WRONG VEHICLE DISPLAYED AFTER PROGRAMMING: After programming the wrong vehicle model is displayed in the Central Information Display (CID) when the Surround View is activated.
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